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SHASUN8/22/2010 7:21:00 AM

I have been doing this for quite a while now, and I am very pleased with the amount of money I have been able to deposit into my bank accounts Every single deposit I make contributes to an ever-increasing total balance.

CJANSEN408/21/2010 1:06:00 PM

I do this too and usually have more than enough spending money for vacation every year

MICHELLEFROST8/21/2010 10:40:00 AM

me too but i save mine for longer for holidays or christmas

FYRCOP8/21/2010 10:21:00 AM

My wife finds mine and uses it. But hey, that's what it's for I guess... to use as needed.

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